Treatments
Deep Tissue Bodywork
Deep tissue massage works by reaching the deeper muscles where persistent discomfort can be released. Much of the work is focused on bringing the body back into balance by working on the fascia—the soft tissue component of the connective tissue system of the body. The pressure starts lightly, but progresses to a much deeper level, carefully modulating the pressure so it doesn't become too painful. This approach can be either corrective or generally therapeutic.
This type of bodywork can alleviate symptoms of nerve impingement, muscle tears and sprains, and chronic muscular pain. It has been found effective in treating chronic pain, muscle adhesions (muscle fibers that stick together creating a knot or nodule), whiplash, neck and lower back pain, sciatica, and circulatory problems.
Sports Massage
Sports massage is a specialized form of massage that focuses on enhancing athletic performance, pre-event stretching and facilitating post-event recovery. It benefits the professional or amateur athlete, dancer, or exercise enthusiast. Practitioners of sports massage concentrate on working the whole body, and they also pay particular attention to those muscle groups that are involved in a specific sport or activity. For example, long distance road bikers and Crossfit enthusiasts will require very different approaches. The four basic strokes used by a sports massage therapist are direct pressure, cross fiber friction, compression, and percussion - and to this, we add acupressure and deep tissue. Sports massage can help keep your body in optimum physical condition. It can elevate athletic performance and boost endurance, and it can prevent injuries by increasing flexibility and elasticity in the joints. Sports massage can also promote faster recovery to injured tissues, and to speed recovery from muscle fatigue.
Prenatal Massage
Prenatal massage is designed for women who are pregnant, and is applicable at any point in pregnancy. You will receive your session in a side-lying position with pillows and bolsters provided for support and maximum comfort. The treatment consists of specific features of tissue sculpting, Swedish massage, joint mobilization, foot zone therapy, and connective tissue work to alleviate many of the physiological, musculoskeletal, and emotional stresses that can accompany pregnancy. Massage during pregnancy increases blood and lymph circulation, thereby relieving swelling in the legs as well as hands. It alleviates strain on weight-bearing joints and myofascial structures to provide relief from muscle spasms and cramps. It can also relieve pain from varicosities. This treatment provides general stress reduction, allowing women to approach labor with more confidence and less anxiety.
We also offer lessons in infant massage, which teaches a new modality for parents to share nurturing touch with extensive health benefits that can last a lifetime. Potential benefits include improved sleep, better digestion, reduction of stress hormones, and enhances neurological development.